Ant-Man and the Wasp (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Best Buy Exclusive) [USA]

[frankfish44]

Release date: October 16, 2018
Purchase link: Best Buy
Price: $34.99
Group buy: mini GB from apsmith21

Mini steelbook listing - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ant-man-mini-stlbk/6295938.p?skuId=6295938

 

[Lone Crusader]

I thought just having the big dumb knife to open a fragile metal collectible was already a fail?

I think the same thing every time he posts an unboxing video. I mean just a little bitty razor blade or just with your fingers to pull the plastic off is all you need.

 

[dfoles]

I think the same thing every time he posts an unboxing video. I mean just a little bitty razor blade or just with your fingers to pull the plastic off is all you need.

I use a wood toothpick if it’s being particularly finnicky.

 

[Lone Crusader]

I use a wood toothpick if it’s being particularly finnicky.

That’s even better because it won’t mark or slash the steelbook.

 

[Lakerone]

Is the honeycomb effect metallic or spot gloss? Or just... there

Just a honeycomb effect, all matte, nothing special at all, I like the design but flat as a pancake, tough to get a focused pic of the steel, it seems to deflect that...will tide me over until the eventual BluFans release, based on their schedule going to be awhile.

 

[goufcustom]

Was hoping for better finish here in the states. Might even pass on the BB to see what else is out there for this art. Taiwan has nice release but not sure about the finish

as far as i remembered Taiwan always have the heads on spines (Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, The Last Jedi) while KR don't...

 

[dfoles]

Very underwhelmed with this release. I get the transition pictures being blurry, but the end points should be crisp and clean, and most of the front is just blurry. The honeycomb background is also blurry, which kind of makes it weird to look at. They do have a slight metallic effect, not sure if it’s just the bare metal showing through or not, but it does shine when you angle it in the light. The inside artwork is actually pretty good.

The weirdest part about this art to me is that it stops on the face of the steelbook instead of wrapping around the edge. And mine is slightly misaligned, so I can actually see the it off of the bottom of the image, and it slightly goes over the top edge, but not a lot.

Usually something like that would at least continue the honeycomb pattern to the end of the steel plate they print on, or it would fade to white near the edge. This just looks not fully planned out.

 

[dfoles]

Just wanted to post this scan:
Ant-Man and the Wasp (Best Buy)

 

[apsmith21]

Not a lot at my local store at open, about 6 copies on the shelf total

 

[Stygian]

Not a lot at my local store at open, about 6 copies on the shelf total

No copies were released to stores in Canada and they were sold out online in August and haven't been restocked.

 

[apsmith21]

No copies were released to stores in Canada and they were sold out online in August and haven't been restocked.

I picked up a few extras in case anyone needs help with this.

 

[kryptonite]

 

[frankfish44]

Anyone have any idea what the mini steelbook is? SKU:6295938

 

[dfoles]

Anyone have any idea what the mini steelbook is? SKU:6295938

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ant-man-mini-stlbk/6295938.p?skuId=6295938
The app shows a $9.99 price and today as a release date, but not available anywhere yet. Also looks like it’s Ant-Man rather than and the Wasp

 

[RMA]

I guess I'm one of the only people to like this SteelBook. Yes, it's a matte finish, but there are metallic effects on the honeycomb, plus Ant-Man and the Wasp, that are highlighted in the right light.

 

[dfoles]

Not the best pic, looks more like a mini MetalPak with those hinges. Was kind of hoping it would be like the SDCC John Wick

 

[Stygian]

So it's just a small empty steelbook? No movie or code?

 

[dfoles]

So it's just a small empty steelbook? No movie or code?

Seemingly. The redditor said “It’s about 1 1/2” by 1/2” with a two disc tray inside.”

I imagine the two disc tray is just for looks.

 

[Mickle_89]

Not the best pic, looks more like a mini MetalPak with those hinges. Was kind of hoping it would be like the SDCC John Wick

Pic of the inside too WTH is this lol??? Looks super cheap based on these pics (as poor as they are). Maybe a gem in-hand

Spoiler

 

[dfoles]

I wonder if Scanavo knows anything about this

 

[howarmat]

its like a little locket type thing i think

i would like to get it though lol